His losses to Taylor and Calzaghe from 39-43 years old, showed why he should have continued boxing. Because he hasn't been beaten up yet. Some one needs to beat the **** out of him, and quite frankly that's not gonna happen. I predict Hopkins retires without ever being knocked out or dominated over 12 rounds. He can lose against Pascal, but I bet you if he loses it's gonna be a close fight.

It's too bad all of these guys at 168 just came on the scene now that Hopkins is so old. He would have raped them all except Ward. Froch, Kessler, Abraham, Bute, Dirrell, Green all get raped by a 40 year old Hopkins, never mind a 36-38 year old Hopkins.

A decisive loss. He's got an out for his losses in the last few years because he just got outworked in inconclusive fashion. If he gets beat down and/or KO'd, Hopkins will retire for good. Doubtful Pascal can do the trick.